The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals
Join Rose Griffin, a dedicated Speech Therapist and BCBA from ABA SPEECH, as she shares her compassionate approach to supporting the communication needs of autistic individuals. With 20 years of experience, Rose is committed to respecting and understanding the diverse ways autistic people communicate and interact with the world.
This podcast is a resource for professionals and parents alike, offering practical strategies that honor each person's unique communication style. Rose covers a wide range of topics, including how to recognize and support autistic communication from an early age, the distinctions between autism and speech differences, and effective, respectful approaches to fostering communication, whether a child is non-speaking, minimally speaking, or verbal.
Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, Rose explores how to enhance meaningful connections, address challenges with empathy, and celebrate the strengths of autistic individuals. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find valuable insights and actionable advice to create supportive environments that empower communication and honor neurodiversity.
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The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals
#224: Using Motivational Interviewing To Support Parents and Professionals with Dr. Monica Gilbert
Bombarding parents or colleagues with information can shut down meaningful dialogue. Instead, Dr. Monica Gilbert shares how we can use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to foster collaboration and encourage change through using the core principles—OARS + I:
- Open-Ended Questions—Invite Discussion: "How do you see this working for you?"
- Affirmations—Reinforce strengths: "I see how much you care about this."
- Reflective Listening—Show understanding by paraphrasing their thoughts.
- Summarization—Clarify key points to ensure alignment.
- Information Exchange—Share insights in a way that invites engagement: "Would it help if I shared some strategies?"
Using motivational interviewing keeps conversations about change productive, builds trust, and supports meaningful discussions across all professional dialogue with parents and colleagues.
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What’s Inside:
- What is Motivational Interviewing?
- How open ended questions can build rapport and gather information
- Using Affirmations in professional dialogue
Mentioned In This Episode:
Dr. Monica Gilbert
Motivational Interviewing Academy
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